.: sizing the battery pack
Sizing the battery pack is made far more
complicated than needed - there aren't that many different
options. This calculator covers the basics which
probably applies to 90% of the needs. The assumptions are as
follows:
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This is for a basic automobile for daily
use - not racing or cars drawing huge current (1000+ amps).
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Lead acid batteries - because most people don't want to shell out
$10,000+ for batteries.
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Higher pack voltage (144v) is generally advised for "normal"
cars.
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A "normal" size car with average aerodynamics, tire
performance, gear efficiencies, ...etc.
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The Range per Charge
is 300Wh per mile which is typical of
a normal car.
- There is usually little difference in a battery's 10Ah
and 20Ah rating so it doesn't have a big impact on the pack
size.
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